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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
8
Steam pipes valves and fittings on hand. Repairs of all mill machinery done on short notice and as reasonable rates. Castings in brass and iron. Guarantee satisfaction. Shop on South Depot Street.
A reminiscence recalls a deep snowstorm in early Oklahoma days with shifting winds and drifting snow, plus short tastes of local humor, a medical ad for Dr Shoop's Cough Cure, jokes about coffee fraud, and a local seller Rose Bros offering Health Coffee. The piece blends old local color with small advertisements and quips.
State of Wisconsin notice for Marshfield Wood County election to be held the first Tuesday in April at city hall wards one to six. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officials listed include mayor treasurer assessor supervisor and aldermen. City Clerk M. G. Purckersten signs notice dated March 1908.
A dubious home remedy mixture promises relief for backache kidney trouble and urinary issues. It combines Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargo and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with dosing after meals and at bedtime. The article cites an eminent authority and a local druggist as endorsing its safety and effectiveness.
The spring 1908 examinations in Wood County will be held at Pittsville March 25 26 27 Marshfield March 30 31 and April 1 Grand Rapids April 2 4 Any holder of an unexpired third grade certificate may take two or more of the additional branches to obtain a second grade certificate If successful in two or more branches a new third grade certificate will be issued and the applicant may complete the second grade branches at any time during the life of the new certificate The applicant may write additional branches for a first grade certificate at any time during the life of the second grade certificate Robert Mowers Co Supt of Schools
Professor Shaw endorses Gold Coin Tonics for animals citing toning benefits. He notes different mixtures suit various animals and that proper use aids digestion and recovery in horses and stock. The pamphlet Feeding, by Thomas Shaw, is advertised from University of Minnesota lectures.
A 19th century interpretation claims petroleum and natural gas are remnants of ancient animals. The decomposition within strata forms hydrocarbons, with carbon and hydrogen creating petroleum and gas. Cited authority N. S. Shaler predicts oil may not outlast the current century.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of PL J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886. Cure advertised as taking internally and affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered. sold by druggists for 75 cents. Ball's Family Pills for constipation promoted.
Marshfield resident Mrs J Fremmel reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her back pain and night-time awakenings. She says the pills restored kidney function, ended tiredness, headaches, and dizziness, and left her sleeping soundly and feeling stronger. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
B F Crocker Esq aged 84 and longtime justice of the peace at Martinsburg Iowa reports severe rheumatic pain in his left arm and right hip. He has used three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm and it has done lots of good. For sale by Sexton Bros.
A two and a half year old, Harriet, watches her father utter the word grave for the first time at breakfast. She then tilts her mush bowl toward him and pleads, Papa, say it to mine. This charming moment appears in a Judge column snippet.
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